6 comments:

Kamala, this is beautiful. Gary and I have been thinking of you (and Charley) - grateful to have spent time with you two - to have seen you both dancing in the circle up on the mountain. So alive, but yes - life is precarious. We hope to see you soon.

Ah, yes, dancing on around a fire in a circle on a mountaintop--Topping off all the wonderful journeys Charley and I shared. It was perfect to camp next to another Casita to top it off. It was great we got to know you both a little better. I'm still going to travel. Charley was setting me up.

So saddened to hear this news. I only know you from reading your blog, but we were to have gone to Alaska this summer and were hoping to run into the two of you; unfortunately we suffered the loss of a family member and will have to postpone.

I'm holding it together so far. I'm still in a state of shock I think. There swings, there are dips, but I have a wonderful support group here at home in El Paso. Thank you so much for your kind words. Sorry for your loss as well, Marsha.

I have only just found your blog as I am researching Cassita's. I am so sorry for your loss. My dear Husband died 10 years ago but the journey forward is different for each of us. As a newly retired female I am very interested in RV'ing but will be learning it myself and at times wonder if I am crazy to even consider this journey. Perhaps I overthink everything now. Good luck in your travels and I will bookmark your blog.

Thank you so much for your kind words, Beth! More than a year has passed since Charley has left me. It's been an intense year of great sadness giving way to spiritual growth of my individuality in this world. I began with the unthinkable, a mere week and a half after he passed, I took my first trip with my little trailer for a 250 mile trek to visit friends. That gave way to 6 more solo adventures, including a 4500 and 5700 mile trip). Each time I came away stronger, both physically and emotionally. I'm glad I have the Casita. It offers freedom in that I'm able to unhook and use the tow vehicle to get around once I reach my destination. It's low profile and streamlined curvature enhances maneuverability and gas mileage. Plus it's an investment since it holds its value. I applaud your quest to consider the journey! There's a group on Facebook, Rolling Solo - Women Camping/Traveling Alone, that offers support and information for women both considering the journey as well as those already traveling alone-in whatever means that meet individual needs. A number of women I know organize trips where they roll in caravan for sharing the experiences, technical support, and for security. I now write a new blog called casitakamala.net which I hope you bookmark as well. My best wishes for you and your future!!!